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Anything We Love Can Be Saved (Introduction)

In this introduction, Alice Walker touches on ideas of activism, the strength of the individual, enlightenment, fear of being inferior and the conviction needed to embrace one's life.

Alice Walker

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

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Literature

(A)wake

In this poem, the speaker traces the senseless killings taking place abroad and at home, with a particular focus on the African-American community. The speaker also calls communities to action to "grow our hope and heal our hearts" in order to live together in peace.

Jessica Kobe

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Religion Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

September 26, 2016

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September 11, 2018

Being Sikh in America After 9/11

On the morning of September 11, 2001, graphic novelist and Sikh Captain America Vishavjit Singh was working in his office just north of New York City. In this illustrated feature, Singh explains how the events of that day changed his life. Warning: This article includes offensive language.

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On Emancipation Day in D.C., Two Memorials Tell Very Different Stories

Two memorials have been built in commemoration of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation-one in 1896 and 1998. And while they both pay tribute to the same event, they depict the African Americans within them in very different lights.

Joe Heim

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class

Subject

Civics

History

July 16, 2018

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March 5, 2018

When Trivia Isn’t Trivial

map showing the territory of the Wampanoag

One teacher explains how she turned “Thanksgiving Trivia” into an opportunity to share under-taught history with her colleagues as well as her students, regardless of the time of year.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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February 9, 2012

A PFOX in Sheep’s Clothing

Can you imagine buying groceries if boxes of sugar were labeled "peanut butter" and ice cream cartons read "chicken noodle soup"? You may laugh, but our daily lives are often adventures in just such misinformation.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery

Join Learning for Justice for a deep dive into our one-of-a-kind classroom resource A Framework for Teaching American Slavery.

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Slavery Class Immigration

January 29, 2019

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Issue 65, Fall 2020

What We’re Reading

Teaching Tolerance loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators.

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June 10, 2015

Activism Isn’t a Four-Letter Word

Encouraging students to take an interest in the well-being of others is not indoctrination: It’s the right thing to do.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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November 28, 2017

Teach This: Navajo Code Talkers, Pocahontas and Andrew Jackson

teacher helping stressed student with computer work

The November 27 Oval Office ceremony honoring Navajo Code Talkers included what has become a highly controversial remark by the president referencing Pocahontas. Use our discussion questions to address this current event—and the history behind it—with your students.

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